Become a Licensed Florida Plumbing Contractor

Pass the exam and get your plumbing license.

In the state of Florida, all plumbing contractors must be licensed in order to perform services for hire. Obtaining a Florida plumbers contractor’s license entails passing your licensing exam and meeting the experience requirements.

Gold Coast School of Construction is dedicated to providing you with the knowledge and guidance needed to get your plumbing contractor’s license. If you have any questions about how to obtain your license, contact our helpful Career Counselors at 1-800-732-9140. We are happy to assist.

Plumbing Contractor Exam Prep Program:

The Gold Coast School of Construction is the leader in construction education for both Registered County and State Certified plumbing contractors. Students enroll with Gold Coast because they have one goal, to pass the licensing exam! Our curriculum, methods, and team of experienced instructors are dedicated to helping every student achieve that goal. We understand that anyone can claim to be the best school in Florida, but we can prove it.

We understand that the details of how to get your license can be overwhelming. The information found here will help answer many of your questions, but please contact our helpful Career Counselors at 1-800-732-9140 for more details. We are here for you every step of the way!

Plumbing Contractor License Requirements in Florida:

  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Have good moral character. (A criminal incident in the past does not prevent you from getting a license so long as you have had your civil rights restored, all debts to society paid, no pending or current liens such as IRS, and have no pending or ongoing criminal litigation).
  • Credit worthy. (Applicants will be subject to a credit report on both the applicant and the business with a preferred FICO score of a 660 or above. )
    • If you do not meet the 660 FICO score, you CAN still get your license by posting a licensing bond.
      • Bond amounts vary based on whether the applicant is a Division I or Division II contractor, however this amount can be reduced by 50% upon taking a board-approved financial responsibility course.
      • Gold Coast offers this course in addition to our exam prep programs: Learn more…Click Here!
  • Four years of proven plumbing construction experience. (FAR 61G4-15.001)
    • You do not have to have the necessary experience before you take the exam.
      • The test scores are valid for 4 years meaning you have 4 years to gain the required experience after passing the state exam.
    • Note: 3 years of any accredited college credits can be used in place of construction experience regardless of the subject matter/courses.

Important note about experience:

Experience does not have to be gained in Florida or even the USA so long as it can be verified and notarized by a Licensed Plumbing Contractor.

To register online, use the drop down menu in the “Schedule Your Course” box above, click on the “Register Now” button next to the course offering below, or contact our helpful Career Counselors at 1-800-732-9140.

Tuition Information:

Full Service Exam Prep Program: (Includes weekday class tutorials and weekend review classes) – $899
*Tuition does not include the state required reference books and tab sets.

To purchase your complete set of course textbooks and tabs: View Online Bookstore!

Contact our helpful Career Counselors at 1-800-732-9140 if you have any questions. We are happy to assist.

Class Locations and Basic Schedule:

Plumbing Trade Knowledge is taught (7:00pm-9:30pm):

  • Thursdays: Tamarac
    • Trade knowledge is taught on the last (2) Thursdays of every month.
  • Sunday: Tamarac
    • One Sunday a month will focus on an extensive review of trade topics and provide hands on experience with isometric drawings to prepare you for the plumbing exam.

Business and Finance is taught (7:00pm-9:30pm):
Plumbing contractor students are encouraged to attend the Business and Finance sessions held according to the following schedule during the first 2 weeks of the month.

  • Tuesdays: Doral & Boca
  • Wednesdays: Lantana and North Miami
  • Thursdays: Broward and Doral (Spanish)

Start your course anytime! Classes are held weekly.

Simply register for the month in which you plan to start and your tuition will be valid for 1 year. There is no limit to the number of class sessions that you can attend.

November 2019
 
 
 
11/01 - 10/27
Boca Raton
Tuesdays 7:00pm - 9:30pm
11/01 - 10/28
North Miami
Wednesdays 7:00pm - 9:30pm
11/01 - 10/29
South Dade (Doral)
Tuesdays &/or Thursdays 7:00pm - 9:30pm
11/01 - 10/29
Tamarac (Broward)
Thursdays 7:00pm - 9:30pm
11/01 - 10/28
West Palm Beach (Lantana)
Wednesdays 7:00pm - 9:30pm
December 2019
 
 
 
12/01 - 11/24
Boca Raton
Tuesdays 7:00pm - 9:30pm
12/01 - 11/25
North Miami
Wednesdays 7:00pm - 9:30pm
12/01 - 11/26
South Dade (Doral)
Tuesdays &/or Thursdays 7:00pm - 9:30pm
12/01 - 11/26
Tamarac (Broward)
Thursdays 7:00pm - 9:30pm
12/01 - 11/25
West Palm Beach (Lantana)
Wednesdays 7:00pm - 9:30pm

West Palm Beach (Lantana)

6216 S. Congress Avenue
Lantana, FL 33462

1-800-732-9140

From I-95:
Take I-95 to Lantana Road. Exit west on Lantana Road to Congress Ave. Turn left on Congress and then left into Atlantis Plaza.

From Turnpike:
(From the North) Take the turnpike to Lake Worth Road. Exit east on Lake Worth Road to Congress Ave. Turn right on Congress and then just past Lantana Road turn left into Atlantis Plaza.

(From the South) Take the turnpike to Boynton Beach Blvd. Exit east on Boynton Beach Blvd to Congress. Turn left (north) on Congress. Turn into Atlantis Plaza, just south of Lantana Road.

Boca Raton

2600 N. Military Trail
Boca Raton, FL 33431

1-800-732-9140

From I-95: Exit on Palmetto Park Road and go west. Make a RIGHT onto Military Trail and continue for less than 2 miles. The location is in the Fountain Square complex located immediately after Butts Road on the right hand side.

From Turnpike: Exit on Glades Road and go EAST. Make a left on Butts Road. Follow the road around and make a left onto Military Trail. The location in the Fountain Square complex located on the right hand side.

Tamarac (Broward)

5600 Hiatus Road
Tamarac, FL 33321

1-800-732-9140

This Gold Coast building is located on the NE Corner of Hiatus Road and Commercial Blvd., approx. 1/8 mile East of the Sawgrass Expwy off of Commercial Blvd.

Registration for all Insurance and Construction classes are handled by the Gold Coast Professional Schools office at the Broward campus.

North Miami

3577 N.E. 163rd Street
North Miami, FL 33160

1-800-732-9140

Located just minutes East of the Gold Glades Interchange (I-95, 826 and the Turnpike.) Exit on 163rd street and go East. Located in the Intracoastal Mall at N.E. 35th Ave.

South Dade (Doral)

11250 N.W. 20th Street
Miami, FL 33172

1-800-732-9140

Because this is a new building, on a new street, you will not be able to find us on map search sites yet. Here are directions:

From the North:
Take the Florida Turnpike Extension south to NW 12th Street (exit # 27). Head east.Turn left on NW 111th Ave (just past the mall). Turn left on NW 20th Street. Building is on the left.

From the South:
Take the Florida Turnpike Extension north to NW 12th Street. Head east Turn left on NW 111th Ave (just past the mall). Turn left on NW 20th Street. Building is on the left.

From the East and Downtown Miami:
Head west on 836 to NW 107 Ave exit. Exit north on NW 107 Ave.Turn left on NW 12 St. Turn right on NW 111 Ave. Turn left on NW 20th St. Building is on left.

Orlando

3505 Lake Lynda Dr Building 300
Orlando, FL 32817

1-800-732-9140

When coming from University Blvd, head North on Lake Lynda Drive and the building will be on your right hand side. Lake Lynda Drive is found on the North side of University Blvd between Rouse Rd and the University of Central Florida campus.